From Lion President Ralph Kramer
January 1, 2012
THE NEW YEAR IS UPON US!
So how will we approach this New Year? I can offer several scenarios. The worst of course would be the Mayan prediction of the end of the world on December 21, 2012. For some coincidence that’s my father’s birthday. I’m not going to try to figure that one out.
So let’s get to the real issue of the New Year – what do we intend to do to raise the bar and/or what do the stars predict (astronomical type not movie). Let’s get down to some of the latter ”predictions”.
The Tri-Village Lions Club was chartered on September 26, 1950 – can we consider that a birth date? So, the Club is a Libra (September 23 – October 22 more or less) and what are the predictions for this 61 year old? There are a few astrological categories that I’ll try to hit upon:
1. Career/Work
This year will bring respect among our colleagues due to our good character, confidence and reliability. Sounds like a very good statement. This is a good reference with respect to our club and members who have maintained the faith and have pursued the goals of our club through the years without wavering. We have never slacked off on our activities or fund raisers: White Cane Sale, Ice Cream Sale, Pancake Breakfast, and of course remember the past light bulb sales of old.
Our talents and work will be recognized. And they have in our recent awards for the News Letter and our Website. We receive good recognition from the Pilot Dogs program as well as from Lions International.
Success is predicted for the second quarter of this year. OK, the second quarter includes April, May and June and what do we have going on in that
period? Scholarships, Food Drive and Sunday of Service. Can we consider the final money collections of the Rose Sale in that period?
Openness to new ideas will lead our projects to be successful and we will receive intense support from colleagues and others. And we have been researching new ideas. Optometry project, Tree project and Web based clubs. I am sure they will be successful.
2. Love/Relationships
Pass on this aspect. Let them make a movie if it has any material.
3. Health
Predicted to be an excellent year for health. Try the spinach salad at MCL – good vitamin D and fiber.
So for the bottom line, I predict a real upsurge in the club and energy this year in several aspects:
1. Membership will be one of the best years. We’ve already seen the good start and how both Lion Ralph A. and Lion Jane have offered excellent direction.
2. Rose Sale – will be the best ever.
3. Pancake Breakfast – will be the best ever. I predict a cold summer.
4. Day of Service – Lions Ann and Chuck will pull more weeds than ever.
Lion Ralph Kramer
President
